This appears to be a brand new software for only $60.00 (plus interface of about $100), and I wondered if anyone else had tried it out yet.

http://store.palmerperformance.com

I have downloaded the trial version and was fairly impressed, but I would be, because all I have now is an old Auto-Xray.

My other option is www.obd-2.com and I am also wondering how they compare. Anyone with the www.obd-2.com package who would download the palmerperformance.com package and do a comparison would be greatly appreciated!

 

Here's another software that includes 0-60 mph, 1/8th mile and 1/4 mile times and speeds as well as hp and torque along with the diagnostics stuff.
It's only 120.00 with an interface.

http://www.digimoto.com/

I downloaded the palmer software instead of updating my Autotap 1st version AT-1. It will work with the Autotap interface and looks a lot cooler for only 60.00.
Sorted out my troublecodes so I haven't used it yet.

 

I have checked out most of the other softwares already and narrowed it down to the two above.
Here are my crude, and I must ephasize the word crude, notes.

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ELM scan
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This link is to the Canadian outlet. This is the low budget one, basically your paying for the hardware and getting the software for free.

Features: Appears you can view the sensors live, freeze frame and storage are still on the way.

Drawbacks: Very primative, might be too cheap.

Cost: US$100.00 +/-

Link: http://www.innovationhouse.com/produ...can_tools.html

Minimum System Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP 486DX 25MHz Processor or higher
4MB RAM, 640 x 480 display with DirectX7
Serial port, The software will also run on DOS.

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AutoEnginuity Professional OBD2 Automotive Scan Tool
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This is the "professional" product.

Features: Appears to have most of the features, diagnostic trouble codes, reset your malfunction indicator light, read and clear Freeze Frame data, access inspection/maintenance system test results, view live sensors in grid, graph and dashtop format and perform unlimited data logging. There is a video available on the link. More features ei: enhanced sensors are extra. Free upgrades.

Drawbacks: Cost. Does not seem to be popular.

Cost: US$225.95

Link: http://www.innovationhouse.com/produ...can_tools.html

Minimum System Requirements
Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP operating system
2 Mb of free drive space, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM 32 Mb of memory.

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ProScan
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Also uses the ELM based interface. Aimed at amuteur sport hobbists.

Features:

Reads code, re-sets light, VPW interface with a rugged enclosure, OBD-II and serial cables, and the long-awaited Proscan v2.0 software, access inspection/maintenance system test results, live sensor reading & record, graph plot 4 sensors @ one time, does 1/4 mile and dynameter etc.

Drawbacks: Never before heard of this.

Cost: US$155.99 for above kit
(note: all parts including software can be bought separately. Interface for different vechicles is US$90.00 - software is 39.99)

Link:
http://www.myscantool.com/index.html


System Requirements

Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a.
10MB of available hard disk space, 64MB of RAM

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ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.
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This must be the site for the utra-professional. It is written in English but.....i didn't understand.

Features: Who knows? There is a good selection of OBDII cables etc. for reasonable prices.

Drawbacks: Check out the prices.

Link:
http://www.avt-hq.com/wwwhome.htm


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AutoTap for Windows Starter Kit
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This is one of the more popular softwares.

Features: reads code,clear check engine light, logging and playback, DTC and freezframe, advanced layout of gauges/tables/graphs on one screen, save the layouts, quick 40times/s read speed. Installation video shows some features. 5yr warranty.

Drawbacks: only 38 sensors with the beginner/generic package - and 8 of them are O2 related.

Cost: US$179.95
(enhanced upgrade - US$99.95)

Link:
http://www.autotap.com/autotap_windows_products.html

System Requirements
Recommend Pentium 233Mhz or better (or equivalent AMD processor)
Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP, 50 Meg of free hard drive space, 32 Meg RAM, CD-Rom Drive (Only used for installation), USB Port

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OBDII Automotive Scan Tool and Virtual Dashboard
(www.obd-2.com)
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Also popular on some sites.

Features: reads & resets codes, enhanced level sensor readings, adjustable dashboard displays, free upgrades, 32 day money back, 2yr warrenty

Drawbacks: may not be fast

Price: US$122.00 - single network (ei: either GM, Ford, Chrylster etc.)
Price: US$142.00 - any two
Price: US$162.00 - any three
All prices include everything: software(current download), connector, cable, tax, SAE, ETI and vehicle license fees.

Link: http://www.obd-2.com/

Use Windows 3.1, 95, 98, BOB, ME, 2K, XP computer, 386 or higher, optimized for low cost laptops.

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PCMSCAN
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PCMSCAN supports the following OBD-II interface adapters:
Autotap AT1, AT2, AT3, AT123 V2.x
VIA LDV100, LDV200, LDV300, LDV123
Multiplex Engineering T16
ElmScan family (V2.x)

Features: reads codes, viewing, charting, logging and playback configurable gauges and graphing (seems to rival if not outdo AutoTap for graphics) Site doesn't have much as it has not been conpleted yet, but you can download a evaluation version, which I did just for fun (and its blowing me away).

link: http://www.palmerperformance.com/ind...N_position=5:5

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scantool forum
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http://www.scantool.net/forum/index.php

An entire forum dedicated just to diagnostic software scanning.


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Digimoto
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Seemed geared towards preformance, not diagonstics

-runs on elmscan (included)

Features: (seven modes) real time sensor graphs, trouble codes & clearing, view all sensors, 1/4 mile times etc., "dynameter", runs tests, logs data

Drawbacks: supports only 2 charts at one time, can you play back logged data?

Cost: $119 + $89 for ea. add'tl interface (or $74 w/out inclosure)
30 day money back & free upgrades

System Requirements:

Windows based (Win98/ME/2000/XP). The system may run on Win95 computers, not supported. If your computer does not have a Serial port, you may also require a USB to Serial adaptor. We sell these from our website for $24/each

 

The PCMSCAN wouldn't connect with the autotap AT1 interface.
I ordered the Digimoto package which came with an Elmscan interface today.
It works fine with the PCMSCAN so I don't know about using the autotap interface with this software, at least the AT-1 version which is what I have.
My opti went out and is being replaced so I haven't had any chance to evaluate these programs yet.
The elmscan vpw interface will work with any gm obd2 and support different scan programs including ProScan.
My Autotap is only for 96-7 LT-1.
Maybe it's time to put the autotap up on ebay.